When to refer to a Lactation Consultant
When to refer to a Lactation Consultant Clients should be referred to a Lactation Consultant for all breastfeeding management issues.
Examples of issues include; latching difficulty, low milk production or an oversupply, mastitis, injured nipples, relactation, thrush, expressing and return to work management, engorgement, lip-and tongue-tie related challenges, and/or slow weight gain.